The common wisdom among 3D printer enthusiasts is that FDM printers pale in comparison to resin printers when it comes to producing miniatures, with filament preferred for larger projects such as terrain, ... Read more
A major part of 3D printing is aethetic appeal, especially when printing for decorative purposes. The appearance of unwanted blobs and zits, ghosting, and lines in your prints ruins a model’s look ... Read more
Of all the potential uses of 3D printers, printing miniatures and terrain is likely to pique the interest of tabletop and war gaming enthusiasts the most. Whether it’s the cost-cutting appeal, the ... Read more
With 3D printing, there are dozens of different parameters that you can play with. One that is constantly discussed is layer height. People want to know the best 3D printing layer height, ... Read more
Issue Cause Fix Extrusion Path/Nozzle Clogged Clogging due to incorrect printing temperature, damaged PTFE tube, leftover filament, or dirt in the nozzle. Clear the nozzle with a metallic rod or wire brush, ... Read more
Is your printer not pairing nicely with heat sensitive filaments like ABS? Warping problems rearing their ugly head? Or do you need to quieten the noise when printing your latest creation? These ... Read more
Dimensional accuracy is crucial in ensuring a 3D printer’s precision for perfect prints. If too far off in any direction, the model you’re printing won’t turn out the way it should – ... Read more
Of the many problems that can derail a print, layer shifting is among the most distinctive. At a certain point in the print, a layer or multiple layers appear to divert horizontally ... Read more
Temperature control is a key part of 3D printing. If your 3D printer is too hot, then it can lead to disastrous consequences like overadhesion, melting between layers, and unsightly blobs and ... Read more
Over extrusion is a common problem that most 3D printer owners will contend with at one point or another. While the cause of unsightly blemishes, like uneven layers, blobs, and stringing, and ... Read more
Of all the common problems in 3D printing, blobs and zits are some of the ugliest and most frustrating. Blobs and zits are to 3D printing enthusiasts what bubbles are to painters, ... Read more
3D printer filaments not adhering well enough to the build surface is a common problem in 3D printing, but filament sticking too well is a lesser-known issue many of us makers have ... Read more
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